By Richard Farley, on January 20th, 2010
The Pharaohs continue making their case as favorites for a three-peat at the Cup of Nations, getting two first half goals against Benin, closing Group C with a perfact nine points after their 2-0 win Wednesday.
Both goals were remarkable, with Egypt going up in the eighth minute through Ahmed El Modamady.
The Egypt right back chipped [...]
By Richard Farley, on January 16th, 2010
Yakubu Ayeg Beni scored Nigeria's only goal in the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Benin. (Photo: Flickr/Segun Ogunfeyitimi)
After Tuesday’s draw with Mozambique where goalkeeping errors cost Benin a full three points, Michel Dussuyer made a chance in goal, starting Rashad Chitou over Yoann Djidonou.
Nigeria made two changes at the back, starting Danny Shittu [...]
By Richard Farley, on January 12th, 2010
Yoann Djidonou's two errors helped Mozambique draw Benin.
Mozambique come back from an early two goal deficit to draw Benin thanks to two goalkeeping errors from Yoann Djidonou.
A botched corner kick clearance plus a bizarre goal from a throw-in resulting from a Djidonou excursion from goal allowed Mozambique to overcome their slow start.
Razak Omotoyossi and [...]
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